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  1. Is anything preventing muslims from forming caliphate?

    In theory? No. In practicality? Not a chance in the world. Huge issues of Language (largest Muslim population is in Indonesia, followed by Pakistan & India with Egypt # 4), political systems (India's electorate isn't about to join an Islamic superstate, neither is Nigeria or even Turkey), and...
  2. UK and Japan go to war in May 1941 - US reaction ?

    The Japanese can't attack Pearl before December 41, they needed six decks to pull it off and the Zuikaku & Shokaku weren't ready for sea until late November 41. The U.S. would undoubtedly push forward everything the could to reinforce Wake, Guam & the PI. There is a limited amount that can...
  3. Affects of US Stealth Aircraft in a Nuclear War

    Maybe. It is fairly hard to come up with a scenario where the U.S. uses a Special Weapon. The only one that comes to mind is a massive WMD attack against the ROK and Japan, even then the chances are that the U.S. & company simply pulverizes the DPRK from one end to the other with conventional...
  4. The true origin of Christopher Columbus, i was not italian

    Hmmm... Conspiracy theory right out of the gate. Strike 1 Plagiarism. Strike 2 Only posts in Conspiracy thread. Strike 3 We divorce you. To Coventry with you.
  5. Affects of US Stealth Aircraft in a Nuclear War

    Almost certainly none. There are a couple decapitation scenarios where they could be decisive, but they are pretty far out on the edge of possible and require a series of conjectures to all fall into line. Manned systems have long been an afterthought in the Triad.
  6. Was Monty the best British general of WWII?

    Slim is the man, followed by Alexander. Probably the best Commonwealth ground commander was Guy Simonds.
  7. 78,000 Tonnes-Hitler uses the gas arsenal

    The reality is that most Heer, even most SS, commanders wouldn't have followed the order. By mid April the handwriting wasn't on the Wall, it was written on every flat surface. The only remaining question was who would take you prisoner. In the West the only reason the troops kept fighting...
  8. 2 Zero Questions.

    The A6M was not that revolutionary of a fighter, at least not the way the myth of the Zero indicates. It was remarkable in many respects, including range, but it built its reputation against obsolete/obsolescent aircraft flown by pilots in exposed posts. It greatly benefited by being about six...
  9. a Valkyrie Rises Over Europe, a Alternate Story of the Cold War

    Both actually. More of the former than the latter. The idea of him as POTUS literally makes me ill.
  10. a Valkyrie Rises Over Europe, a Alternate Story of the Cold War

    MacArthur as President. I just threw up in my mouth. Done here & I'm out.
  11. Evolution/Geologic POD are ASB subjects

    There have been a lot of pretty interesting evolution related and Geologic based POD T/L being posted. These sorts of threads are exactly what the ASB Forum is supposed to host. Please post them there. Please do not post Evolution/Geologic/Climatatological/Cosmological POD T/L in pre 1900...
  12. a Valkyrie Rises Over Europe, a Alternate Story of the Cold War

    Narrative wise I understand the Reich getting the Bomb, but it is, nonetheless utterly implausible, far less plausible than the combination of no U.S. early entry and early defeat of the USSR. Reich intel was beyond inept, to a degree that is almost stunning in scope. EVERY Nazi agent that was...
  13. German strategy in Normandy after landings

    Depending on how it was done, a large scale withdrawal might be more costly than standing in place. The Allies have total control of the air, with all that implies, and the Heer has limited fuel and a largely horse drawn supply train. The only serious stop line is the Rhine. If Hitler had...
  14. a Valkyrie Rises Over Europe, a Alternate Story of the Cold War

    While not really vital to the main subject (at least at this point, although it could be later): 1. China. Without the USSR able to provide support, especially weapons and cash, in its reduced state, would Mao have a chance against a Western supported Nationalist government? 2. The British...
  15. German strategy in Normandy after landings

    Short answer is that it can't be done. The one thing Rommel had correct was that you had to stop the invasion on the beaches. Once the Allies had a lodgement, it was over. Counter attack forces were subject to crushing air attack, and when within 10 miles of the coast naval gunfire...
  16. a Valkyrie Rises Over Europe, a Alternate Story of the Cold War

    Interesting question. The U.S. did a lot of... debatable things in the war against Japan, starting almost from the very start when it declared unrestricted submarine warfare would be U.S. policy. It was a great tactic, and made sense when fighting an Island Empire, but was a bit disingenuous...
  17. a Valkyrie Rises Over Europe, a Alternate Story of the Cold War

    There are a couple reasons that Manhattan would be less of a war winner that is sometimes thought. One is that the leadership has to be willing to surrender, something that the Reich clearly demonstrated it wouldn't do, even when every major city in the country was turned to gravel and enemy...
  18. a Valkyrie Rises Over Europe, a Alternate Story of the Cold War

    It is coherent, just difficult to read. The suggestion to review the text is a sound one, sometimes two shorter sentences, or even some extra paragraphs that break up the text are better than one. I have one major disagreement with the scenario, and one minor one. The major on is the timing...
  19. a Valkyrie Rises Over Europe, a Alternate Story of the Cold War

    I would strongly disagree with this point. Stalin was a paranoid sociopath, but he was also the only one with both the power and intellect to hold the USSR together in the face of the Reich's attack. This is perhaps best demonstrated by the fact that after his brief breakdown in June of 1941...
  20. Best Vehicles For A Post EMP Attack Or Nuclear Attack?

    Newer vehicles would get zorked. They are heavily reliant on computers, or at least "black boxes", and have been to one degree or another for decades. You need pre electronic ignition systems to be fairly safe (the old distributor set-up with a condenser, points, and rotor nestled under the...
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